SSCG2
The student will analyze the natural rights philosophy and the nature of government expressed in the D.O.I.
SSCG3
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. Constitution
EQ: What were the main ideas in the debate over ratification? What were some of the strengths and weaknesses of the articles of Confederation?
Learning Targets : SWBAT review all material covered in SSCG2 and SSCG3

• What is the best descriptor of the Declaration of Independence?

• Group in favor of ratifying the Constitution

• What document was used to govern the
United States before the Constitution?

• Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

New Jersey Plan
• Which plan for government favored the small states in terms of representation?

• Dividing of powers between a central/federal government and state governments

Virginia Plan
• Which plan for government favored large states in terms of representation?

• T or F?
• The congress created by the articles did not have the power to collect taxes.

• Who is known as the “Father of the
Constitution”?

• Opposed ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Wanted the states to have as much or more power than the Federal Government

• Unsuccessful plan proposed at the
Constitutional Convention, w/ 2 houses of congress based on state population, and executive and judicial branches to be chosen by the legislature

• Unsuccessful plan proposed at the
Constitutional Convention, providing for a single legislative house with equal representation for each state

• An agreement reached by delegates at the
Constitutional Convention, which combined the Virginia and New Jersey plans. This created our current legislature with 2 houses, one based on population and elected by the people and the other house allowing 2 senators per state.

• Introduction to the Constitution, which states the purposes of government

• Written at the Constitutional Convention in
Philadelphia in 1787 and ratified by the original 13 states. Governing document of the
United States.

• An organized argument or discussion where opposing sides are allowed to present their case

• To make official or approve

• Dividing of powers between a central/federal government and several local governments

• Original constitution of the US, replaced by US
Constitution. Major weaknesses

• A series of 85 articles or essays promoting the ratification of the US Constitution.

• Theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people.

It was a failure and was eventually replaced by the Constitution.
• What was the outcome of the Articles of
Confederation?

• The men who wrote the Constitution are called the “Founding Fathers” or
________________.

It provides justification for revolting against unjust governments.
• Why has The Declaration of Independence had such a major influence on peoples throughout the world?

• At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the
Great Compromise resolved the issue of

• Which state chose not to attend the
Constitutional Convention?

• According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the fundamental purpose of government?

B. The states had much greater power than the central government
Which statement best describes governmental power under the
Articles of Confederation?
• A. Power was shared equally by the central government and the states.
• B. The states had much greater power than the central government.
• C. A balance of power existed between the three branches of the central government.
• D. A strong chief executive headed a unified central government.

• Who served as President of the Constitutional
Convention?

• The Declaration of Independence was based on the ideas of which time period?

• How many states were necessary to ratify the
Constitution?

• What did the Federalists promise to add to the
Constitution if it was ratified?

• What is the longest section of the Declaration of Independence?

Allowed America to expand and incorporate new territories in an orderly way.
• What did the Land Ordinance and Northwest
Ordinance do?

James Madison, John Jay, Alexander
Hamilton
• Who were the 3 main authors of the
Federalist Papers?

• What pen name did the Federalist Papers
Authors use?

1. Constitution creates separation of powers
2. The Constitution creates a system of federalism
3. The Constitution sets up a Republic
• Much of the Federalist Papers explained 3 basic ideas behind the Constitution. What are these 3 basic ideas?

• Anti-Federalists criticized the United States
Constitution primarily because governing power was concentrated in the:
A. State Governments
B. National Government

explain and justify why the American colonists revolted against their mother country
• What is the primary purpose of the
Declaration of Independence?

• In the 1780’s, many Americans distrusted a strong central government. This distrust is best shown by the plan of Government set up by the __________________________.

John Locke’s theory of natural rights
• “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
This quotation reflects beliefs mainly derived from who? Which theory?

Equal representation for the states in the national legislature
• At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from the small states most strongly supported the idea of

the people should revolt against a government that did not protect their rights
• What did John Locke’s theory of the social contract, as developed in the United States
Declaration of Independence, state?

• The Federalist Papers were published in 1787 and 1788 to help gain support for……

The framers of the Constitution were able to compromise on important issues.
• “New Congress to Have Two Houses” “Slaves to Count as Three-Fifths of a Person”
“President to be Chosen by Electoral Vote”
Which conclusion about the Constitutional
Convention is best supported by these headlines?

deprived Americans of their natural rights
• A major argument for American independence found in the Declaration of Independence was that the British
A. refused to sell products to Americans
B. deprived Americans of their natural rights
C. stopped participating in the slave trade
D. censored American representatives in Parliament